Mummy's Little Helper

You never forgave him
for giving consent
for years
your drug dependent
body spent.
Lead limbs
cotton wool mouth
bury the screams
forget the shouts.
Hide what can't be seen
behind paisley print
and window gleam.

You never forgave me
for joining in
with their games
against you.
Mummy's little helper
perfectly trained
as daddy's girl.
"It's ok mum, just lie here"
as the nurse came near
and together we'd again endeavour
to make your body docile
and you compliant, silent.